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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,572.67, 261,611.55 and 103,529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,572.67, 261,611.55 and 103,529.43 is: 142,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,572.67 : 261,611.55 = 103,529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,572.67/261,611.55 = 103,529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,572.67x = 261,611.55 × 103,529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,572.67x = 27,084,494,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084,494,652.92/189,572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,871.30

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